Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Single Marker Screen, Maternal, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
SoftLab Order Code
MAFP1
Epic Order Name
Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Single Marker Screen, Maternal, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4400
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST - (Gold top Serum Separator tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Plain Red
Red/Black Speckle top
Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis
Patient Preparation
Instructions
Collection Instructions:
1. Do not collect specimen after amniocentesis as this could affect results.
2. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Additional Information:
1. Collect blood between 15 weeks, 0 days and 22 weeks, 6 days.